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02 December 2003, 07:17
patriot22
cold weather lubricant
What is the best lubricant to use in cold weather ? Was planning on using Bore Butter, but I heard it is a real problem in cold weather.
02 December 2003, 07:25
Brent
quote:
Originally posted by patriot22:
What is the best lubricant to use in cold weather ? Was planning on using Bore Butter, but I heard it is a real problem in cold weather.

For what? Patches, bullets, lock mechanisms?

I use bore buttered patches in winter no problems. I get mine prelubed - but it's the same stuff. No big deal.

On bullets, I would prefer SPG, but I don't think bore butter would be significantly different.

I would NEVER put the stuff on a lock mechanism. Use Automatic Transmission Oil, or any good gun oil such as BreakFree, Rem Oil, whatever. Any decent gun oil will work fine up to -25 F in my personal experience.

Brent

[ 12-01-2003, 22:25: Message edited by: Brent ]
02 December 2003, 09:19
Swede44mag
"Brent" What is SPG?

Swede44mag
02 December 2003, 12:43
hawky
I use liquid Wonderlube bore solvent, made by Tradititions, on the patch and a bore button under that to keep it out of the powder. I have used this in -30 with no problem.